We completely understand if you want to grow strawberries but don’t have enough room or aren’t ready to commit to a full bed. That’s why growing strawberries in hanging containers is the best option! By following a few easy steps and learning a few things, you can make a hanging basket that is both pretty … Read more
Ranunculus are admired for their gorgeous rose-like blossoms in shades of white, pink, red, yellow, orange and more. Their delicate petals and bright colors make ranunculus popular in bouquets and flower arrangements. But when planning your ranunculus garden or arranging cut stems, an important question arises – just how long do these ethereal blooms last? … Read more
Snake plant, also called mother-in-laws tongue, is a popular and hardy houseplant with stiff, sword-like leaves. It comes in many types, and many of them have leaves with green bands or stripes and a yellow or cream edge. This attractive, easy-to-grow houseplant tolerates drought and low light, making it the go-to option for spaces like … Read more
I start all of my vegetable seeds in homemade compost, as I wrote about last month. (“Can you start vegetable seeds in compost?”) The results are satisfactory. Still I wondered how my seeds would germinate and grow in other composts. Would different composts yield clearly different results?. Two other types of compost were compared in … Read more
So you’re looking for plants that like the shade, but you’re worried about how much light they need. Your house is dark and you know some indoor plants are more demanding of light than others. We’ve put together a list of houseplants that do well in shade and low light because of this. Why not … Read more
Grape vines do surprisingly well in pots. They’re adaptable plants and, properly maintained, require relatively little space. There are a huge number of varieties for both cold and warm climates, likely because of the huge wine-growing industry. If you want to grow grapes in containers, then I highly recommend you do. They’re perennial, so there’s … Read more
The heart-shaped leaves and trumpet-shaped flowers of the morning glory plant look very old-fashioned. They will take your garden back to a simpler time, when decorations were flowers that grew up trellises, arbors, and gazebos. When the sun warms them up in the morning, morning glory buds unwind and open up. This is how they … Read more
Aloe is a beautiful succulent plant that is also a great natural medicine to have around the house. It’s usually grown inside, but in some areas, you can grow it outside all year. Some varieties have a cold tolerance below 32 F. (0 C. ) with a bit of protection. Aloe vera is a popular … Read more
Raised bed gardening has become popular for many. But is growing pumpkins in a raised bed is plausible? Raised bed gardening has become popular for many urban and suburban gardeners. These small growing areas don’t need to be tilled, are easy to get to, and make the backyard look neat. But some plants don’t do … Read more
Q: This is an elephant ear blooming in the front of my house. It also bloomed last year. How often do you think this will happen? Some of my plants haven’t bloomed in 9 years!! A: Elephant ear is in the same family as peace lily and anthurium, the common houseplants. Their blooms are technically … Read more